Author Topic: .308 Survivor (Read 998 times)

NorthernMich · « **on:** July 14, 2004, 01:30:30 AM »

Saw one at a local gun store and after hefting it....bought it. $216...

I bought my son a handi-rifle in .243 with the 18 1/2 inch barrel and short synthetic (youth) so question one is can I get other caliber barrels for this to fit since it wears a BULL barrel?

Question #2 before I break it down....will the .243 barrel swap on?

Question #3 & #4, why haven't I seen this survivor model before and how accurate are they especially with the non-padded buttstock....the grip feels great....I put a 1 x 6 scope that seems to be a great match for this rifle. Shot is 60 yards and less in thicker woods. I have a Rem Mohawk in .308 and love the performance of the .308.

Mitch in MI · « **Reply #1 on:** July 14, 2004, 01:55:02 AM »

If you bought the gun new in 2004, there's a nearly 100% chance it was made in 1999 or later and is elgible for having just about any extra barrel fitted at the factory.

As far as swapping is concerned, you should be OK if barrel A will lock up securely on gun B AND barrel B will lock up on gun A. If they won't interchange in both directions, then your two guns aren't an exact match.

I'd bet that .308 will give you a nice strong thump in the shoulder when you fire it.

My thick woods Handi-rifles are 30-30 (soon to be 30-30 Ackley) and 45-70 with open sights. Too bad I live in a non-rifle district for deer hunting.

NorthernMich · « **Reply #2 on:** July 14, 2004, 11:45:59 AM »

Mitch....south of M-46, I'd opt for one of the new muzzleloaders....just pick the shot

I may try an A/B, B/A swap as you recommended.....as you know the forearms are different.

Maybe when HR has the site WORKING I can get more information.

Mitch in MI · « **Reply #3 on:** July 14, 2004, 12:07:51 PM »

I've got a long rifle with double set triggers, been thinking about a 20ga ultra slug or a rifled barrel for the Mossberg.
I'd like to use the 45/70. I wonder if it would be legal if I preloaded some brass with primers, black powder and overcard, and shoved the bullets in from the front with a false muzzle to guide them?
Mitch.

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NorthernMich · « **Reply #4 on:** July 15, 2004, 12:38:10 AM »

Tried to turn plastic screw on forearm...no luck. Manual says use screwdriver....blah...not the setup they chose for the survivor series....what no removal tool supplied?....so how do I remove it? mar it with pliers? BIG plastic knob with grooves but I tried even using a screwdriver on cog and hitting it with palm..no go.

help!

MSP Ret · « **Reply #5 on:** July 15, 2004, 01:39:55 AM »

NM, My survivor forearm screw removes easily with fingers, whoever I bought it as a seperate item and installed it myself. I do have another I bought from someone which had been removed at least once with pliers from the slight marks on it. They are made to be removed in the field with fingers so you may access items stored in them (aka storearm forearm!!)but may be installed to tight at the factory OR it may be cross threaded. I would suggest trying a pair of pliers with the jaws wrapped with a towel to prevent any marks or to call CS and ask them. Perhaps if they talk you through removing it and it is destroyed or marked up they will send you a new one, they are grat that way on parts....<><.... :grin: